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A couple of mates, each of who lie on opposite sides of the Alexandra Burke argument, frequently have this discussion. It's because she has quite an angular face and pronounced (some would say harsh) features which, to some people, make her look a bit like a man.

Surely there's no reason why anyone wouldn't find her attractive? Apart from gay men and straight women, obviously. For me, to stick to the thread title it really has to be someone like Baroness Warsi or Rebekah Brooks or okay that's me done.

Surely there's no reason why anyone wouldn't find her attractive? Apart from gay men and straight women, obviously. For me, to stick to the thread title it really has to be someone like Baroness Warsi or Rebekah Brooks or okay that's me done.

The general trend in this thread for at least a year has been for male posters to misunderstand the thread title and post pictures of conventionally attractive women. Although a few dudes (Badir, and whoever posted those pics of Jodie Marsh) have been doing some good work recently into bringing the "What the--?!?" back to this place.

I'm going to reiterate my fondness for Charlie Brooks (Janine from Eastenders). This always gets met with howls of derision whenever I've mentioned it, but I think people are overly-influenced by the Janine character and can't see that that she's actually quite cute. Evidence: